ุฑูุจููููุง ุงููุฑูุบู ุนูููููููุง ุตูุจูุฑูุง ููุชููููููููุง ู ูุณูููู ูููู
Our Lord, pour down on us patience and cause us to die as Muslims [in submission to You].
Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa tawaffana muslimin
When to Read
This dua is profoundly relevant for anyone facing hardship in their marriage, especially when dealing with hurtful or abusive behavior from a spouse. It's particularly powerful when you feel overwhelmed and in need of divine strength and steadfastness. Recite it during times of intense emotional distress, when facing conflict, or simply as a regular supplication to maintain your inner peace and faith.
How to Read
Raise your hands in supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible, and recite this verse with sincerity and deep contemplation. Imagine Allah (SWT) hearing your plea and responding. Focus on the meaning of seeking patience not as passive endurance, but as a strength to uphold your dignity and faith, and the hope of departing this world in a state of submission to Him. It is best to recite this with a heart full of hope and reliance on Allah's mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This ayah, recited by the believers in response to Pharaoh's threats, encapsulates a deep need for Allah's grace. It highlights the critical importance of 'sabr' (patience), not just in enduring hardship, but as a divine gift that strengthens our resolve and enables us to remain steadfast in our faith ('muslimin' - in submission). For someone in a marriage facing abuse, this dua is a lifeline, seeking the strength to endure with dignity, to react with wisdom rather than anger, and to ultimately seek Allah's mercy in all circumstances, praying for a righteous end.